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case, whether the case is in trial, trial preparation, whether witnesses can be contacted during business hours and the like. On average, the attorney's unit spends over 170 hours per week over the normal work week. Overtime hours range from 90 hours to in excess of 250 hours in any given week. Career Criminal Prop am Historically, the Career Criminal Program was established pursuant to chapter, 845, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and revised October 1980 and October 1985. It's purpose was quick identification, prosecution, and conviction of those persons making a career of crime. The reason the State Legislature enacted the career criminal statute was because it found that a substantial and disproportionate amount of serious crime was being committed against the people by a relatively small number of multiple and repeat felony offenders. The vision was that sentences for these career criminals would meaningfully guarantee the community their right of security and protection. Focus is then on the offender, and not simply the crime. From the onset, the objectives have been incarceration of the criminal at all stages of the criminal justice process; conviction on the most serious charge, whether by plea or trial; expedited processing of cases; and maximum incarceration of convicted career criminals. Individuals subject to career criminal prosecution efforts as provided in Chapter 845 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes include those who: 1. Have 2 or more felony convictions within the last 5 years 2. Have 1 or more felony conviction and 2 or more misdemeanor convictions and/or arrests within the last 3 years 3. Have been convicted and/or arrested for the offense of felon in possession of a firearm within the last 5 years 4. Are on parole 5. Are on probation 6. Are on bond awaiting appeal 7. Are on bond awaiting a trial 8. Are known or suspected to be an associate of organized crime 9. Are known or suspected of recurring or ongoing criminal activity 10. Have no adult record but have an extensive juvenile record 11. Are juveniles with extensive records who have been waived to the circuit court for trial In the early years of the program, the specialized unit functioned via vertical prosecution with two deputies, three clerical and one investigator. In the late 1980's four deputies, two clerical, and one investigator were added. Since the acquisition of a legal assistant in 1993 two positions have remained vacant due to decreased state funding. 9